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Everyone needs to take a well-deserved break now and then. All work and no play makes for a very unhappy individual. Even caregivers deserve – and need – to take some time off, relax and spend some time away from their responsibilities. But that can be ...

We all know that money isn’t everything, but the truth is that it plays a highly important role in just about every aspect of our lives. Making sound financial decisions is important at any age, but as we enter our senior years, it becomes more important ...

No one enjoys thinking about end-of-life for a loved one. That’s why so many caregivers and families avoid talking about the end stage of their loved one’s disease for as long as possible. However, as with many aspects of dementia, end-of-life is ...

We’ve known for years that our diet can affect our brain health in many ways – both physically, emotionally and mentally. So it should come as no surprise to learn that your gut itself – the internal system that processes food – can also affect your ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a lonely, isolating experience, which is why caregiver support groups can be such a boon for family caregivers. Studies have shown that support groups, whether in-person or virtual, can help caregivers feel ...

Moving to a new place takes a lot of work, no matter what the situation. When you or a loved one is moving to a memory care community, there’s an extra level of work and coordination that needs to take place. For someone with dementia, the change in ...

Staying positive can be hard if you’re a caregiver to someone with dementia. The role becomes 24/7, which can quickly become overwhelming, and can lead to burnout and health issues if not addressed properly. According to Trish Keaney, Executive ...

With dementia, the more the disease changes the brain, the less the individual is able to handle change. Familiar places and loved ones gradually become confusing, strange and frightening. Changes to their routine or their environment become huge, ...

You know that visiting your loved one in a memory care community is important for your relationship and their happiness. But while it can be joyful and rewarding, it can also be frustrating, angering or saddening. Maybe your loved one will be having a ...

We all know in the back of our minds that someday our lives will come to an end. Perhaps you’ve already done some future planning, such as making a will or done estate planning. However, many of us have not thought about end-of-life planning. It’s not a ...